Cause

Climate

Environmental pressure, fossil-fuel divestment, corporate accountability.

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Objective

Data centers should not exploit people or environment. Corporations should be held accountable for environmental commitments to their shareholders and consumers.

Targets

Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company that develops software (including Windows and Office), cloud computing services (Azure), and AI products. It is one of the largest corporations in the world by market capitalization, with annual revenues exceeding $200 billion.

Why this is a target

Microsoft is a direct contributor to TVA's surging data center load through its Azure cloud infrastructure expansion in the southeastern United States, including the TVA service territory. Microsoft has made high-profile public commitments to be 'carbon negative by 2030' and to match 100% of its electricity consumption with zero-carbon energy — commitments it markets aggressively to enterprise customers, governments, and investors. Consumers and businesses that pay a premium for Microsoft's 'sustainable' cloud services, or that have chosen Azure over competitors partly on climate grounds, have a clear basis to demand accountability. Enterprise customers can threaten to shift workloads to competitors, and individual consumers can pressure Microsoft through its Surface, Xbox, and Microsoft 365 subscription products.

Alternatives

Apple (stronger public climate commitments, carbon neutral goal by 2030, uses renewable energy in data centers) Google/Workspace (100% renewable energy matched since 2017, carbon-free energy goal by 2030 — note: still a large tech corp) Linux + LibreOffice (free, open-source OS and productivity suite — zero corporate data center dependency for basic use) Zoho (independent, privately held, no VC pressure, offices powered increasingly by solar, strong privacy stance) Nextcloud (self-hosted or locally-hosted cloud alternative, minimal data center footprint, open-source) Proton (Swiss-based, privacy-first, powered by renewable energy, offers Drive, Mail, Calendar as Office/OneDrive alternatives) Fastmail (independent email provider, Australian-owned, strong privacy, renewable energy commitments) Chattanooga's EPB (Electric Power Board) Digital Services (local fiber and tech infrastructure — EPB is a publicly owned utility with strong renewable energy investment and smart grid leadership) Local IT consultants and MSPs in Chattanooga (redirect IT spending to locally owned managed service providers who can deploy open-source stacks) Collabora Online (open-source, enterprise-grade LibreOffice in the browser — supports local or cooperative hosting)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

I pledge to i will switch my default search engine from bing to a non-microsoft alternative easy

Bing powers Microsoft's advertising revenue and AI search investments. Switching to DuckDuckGo, Brave Search, or Google reduces Microsoft's search ad revenue and data collection.

I pledge to i will uninstall microsoft edge and use a different browser easy

Edge is Microsoft's primary consumer data collection and advertising surface. Removing it in favor of Firefox or Brave directly reduces Microsoft's browser market share and associated ad revenue.

I pledge to i will cancel my microsoft 365 personal or family subscription medium

Microsoft 365 subscriptions are a core consumer revenue stream. Cancelling and switching to free alternatives like LibreOffice or Google Docs withdraws direct recurring revenue from Microsoft.

I pledge to i will cancel my xbox game pass or pc game pass subscription medium

Game Pass is one of Microsoft's fastest-growing consumer subscription services. Cancelling removes recurring revenue and signals reduced demand for Microsoft's gaming ecosystem.

I pledge to i will switch my personal cloud storage from onedrive to a non-microsoft alternative medium

OneDrive is bundled with Microsoft 365 and used by millions of consumers. Migrating to Proton Drive, Nextcloud, or another provider reduces Microsoft's cloud storage revenue and data access.

I pledge to i will replace windows on my personal computer with a linux-based operating system hard

Windows is Microsoft's foundational consumer product and the gateway to its entire ecosystem. Switching to Linux (such as Ubuntu or Fedora) eliminates Microsoft's OS licensing revenue and removes the company's primary consumer data collection platform.

Objective

Regulate Project River - Bradley County TN

Project River

Project River is a proposed $11.3 billion industrial campus and data center development slated for approximately 850 acres along the Hiwassee River in Bradley County, Tennessee. The project, whose developers have not been fully publicly identified, is described as a large-scale tech infrastructure and manufacturing campus intended to be self-sufficient in energy and water production.

Why this is a target

Project River represents one of the largest proposed industrial developments in Tennessee history, situated along a sensitive river corridor. Demanding independent environmental review before any permits are issued is a concrete, achievable campaign goal. Because the project's developers are seeking local and potentially state-level permits, community members and elected officials represent direct leverage points. Future tenants, investors, and financing partners of the campus are also potential pressure targets, as reputational and financial risk to the project could delay or reshape its environmental terms.

Alternatives

Support local businesses that could be impacted by this - https://explorebbmarina.com/ Get to know and love your Hiwassee Blueway! https://outdoorchattanooga.com/hiwassee-river/

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

I pledge to contact the county commission and and for regulations and oversight to be in place in advance of this project easy

An $11.3B data center says trust us on water. Should we? context: No named regulator, environmental permit, or independent engineer has confirmed the water and power claims — just the developer's own materials, per the Times Free Press.

Contact the commissioners at the website: https://bradleycountytn.gov/county-government/county-commission/

I pledge to attend the public meeting on saturday, september 12th medium

Two forums. Two chances to demand proof. description: Attend the meetings and demanding independent verification of Project River's water and power claims before ground breaks.

Saturday, September 12, 2026- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at PIE Center, 2337 Parker St. NW, Cleveland

I pledge to attend the public meeting on tuesday, september 1st medium

Two forums. Two chances to demand proof. Attend the meetings and demanding independent verification of Project River's water and power claims before ground breaks.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026- 6:00 - 8:00 pm at PIE Center, 2337 Parker St. NW, Cleveland

Objective

Fund Green Energy

Corporations have made green energy commitments but aren't following through on their promises.

Targets

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines is one of the largest U.S. airlines, carrying hundreds of millions of passengers annually on domestic and international routes.

Why this is a target

Delta's carbon neutrality claims were fraudulent because its reliance on carbon offsets — particularly REDD+ forestry credits purchased through third-party providers — did not deliver the claimed emissions reductions. Independent research by organizations including the Guardian/Zeit/SourceMaterial (January 2023) found that over 90% of Delta's rainforest offset credits were 'phantom credits' that did not represent real carbon reductions.

Alternatives

Amtrak (train travel — far lower carbon emissions per passenger mile, especially for routes under 500 miles) Brightline West (new high-speed rail, LA to Las Vegas corridor, opening 2028) Greyhound / FlixBus (intercity bus — among the lowest carbon footprints per mile) Megabus (low-cost intercity bus, carbon-efficient) Electric vehicle road trip (personal or rental EV, zero tailpipe emissions) Zipcar / Enterprise EV rentals (for regional travel avoiding flights) Videoconferencing / remote work (eliminate the trip entirely — Microsoft Teams, Zoom) Alaska Airlines (published net-zero 2040 commitment, Sustainable Aviation Fuel investment leader among U.S. carriers) United Airlines (largest SAF purchase commitments of any U.S. airline, 100% green by 2050 pledge) Southwest Airlines (carbon offset programs, fleet modernization reducing per-flight emissions)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

I pledge to delete the fly delta app from my phone easy

Removing the app reduces Delta's mobile engagement metrics and makes it less convenient to book future flights with them. It's a visible signal of disengagement that costs you nothing.

I pledge to stop using my skymiles for purchases for 30 days easy

Pausing SkyMiles credit card spending and award redemptions reduces transaction revenue Delta earns from its co-branded American Express partnership. Delta earns billions annually from this card arrangement.

I pledge to book my next flight on a competing airline medium

Choosing a competitor such as Southwest, United, or American for your next trip directly redirects ticket revenue away from Delta. Airfare is one of Delta's primary consumer revenue streams.

I pledge to cancel my delta skymiles credit card medium

Closing your co-branded Delta American Express card eliminates ongoing interchange and partnership revenue that Delta collects from your spending. Delta's credit card partnership generates over $6 billion in annual revenue.

I pledge to downgrade or cancel my delta sky club membership medium

Cancelling a Sky Club membership removes recurring subscription revenue and reduces Delta's ability to upsell premium lounge access. Annual memberships cost $695 or more, making this a meaningful financial withdrawal.

I pledge to commit to flying delta-free for six months hard

Pledging to avoid all Delta flights for an extended period forces a meaningful lifestyle adjustment for frequent travelers but delivers sustained, direct revenue loss to the airline. For business travelers especially, this represents significant economic pressure.

Objective

Reduce greenhouse gasses

Targets

Chevron

Chevron is a major integrated energy company with thousands of consumer-facing Chevron and Texaco branded gas stations across the United States. They sell fuel and convenience products directly to millions of consumers.

Why this is a target

Chevron's retail gas stations give consumers a direct daily spending relationship. The Texaco sub-brand adds additional consumer reach. Switching gas stations or moving to EVs is a straightforward consumer action.

Alternatives

BP (has pledged net-zero by 2050 and invested in renewable energy, though still a major oil company) Shell (has renewable energy division and net-zero pledges, with some verified clean energy projects) Sunoco/Sunoco LP (regional alternative with smaller political footprint than Chevron) Costco Gas (member-owned model, no direct oil extraction, lower margins passed to consumers) Tesla Supercharger Network (for EV drivers — eliminates gas purchases entirely) Electrify America (EV charging alternative funded by VW settlement, broad national coverage) ChargePoint (publicly traded EV charging network, no fossil fuel extraction) Local electric cooperatives (for home energy — member-owned, often offer green energy options) Green Mountain Energy (100% renewable electricity provider, available in select states) Arcadia (community solar and renewable energy matching, available in most states) Community solar subscriptions (local solar farms that credit your utility bill — available in 20+ states) Co-op gas stations (local fuel cooperatives in rural and agricultural communities)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

I pledge to delete the chevron app from my phone easy

Removing the Chevron app reduces engagement with their loyalty ecosystem and digital fuel pricing tools, signaling disengagement from their consumer data pipeline.

I pledge to cancel my chevron techron advantage credit card medium

The Chevron Techron Advantage card drives fuel purchases and earns Chevron revenue through transaction fees and financing; cancelling it removes a direct financial relationship with the company.

I pledge to stop purchasing fuel at chevron and texaco stations for one month medium

Chevron's core consumer revenue comes from retail fuel sales at its branded stations; choosing a competitor at the pump for 30 days directly reduces their sales volume.

I pledge to switch all regular fuel purchases to a non-chevron brand medium

Making a permanent switch away from Chevron and Texaco stations to an independent or competitor brand creates a lasting reduction in Chevron's retail fuel revenue.

I pledge to replace chevron-branded motor oil and lubricants with a competing brand medium

Chevron sells consumer lubricants under brands like Havoline and Delo; switching to alternatives like Mobil 1 or Castrol removes recurring spending from Chevron's consumer products segment.

I pledge to close any investment accounts or divest mutual funds with significant chevron holdings hard

Requesting that your brokerage or retirement fund exclude Chevron stock reduces institutional demand for their shares and signals investor-level disapproval, representing the highest-impact individual financial action available.

Objective

Protect National Parks

Targets

Chevron

Chevron is a major integrated energy company with thousands of consumer-facing Chevron and Texaco branded gas stations across the United States. They sell fuel and convenience products directly to millions of consumers.

Why this is a target

Gas station boycotts are highly actionable — consumers can switch brands at minimal cost. Chevron's Texaco brand expands their retail footprint making them doubly targetable. Their public lands lobbying record is well documented.

Alternatives

BP (has pledged net-zero by 2050 and invested in renewable energy, though still a major oil company) Shell (has renewable energy division and net-zero pledges, with some verified clean energy projects) Sunoco/Sunoco LP (regional alternative with smaller political footprint than Chevron) Costco Gas (member-owned model, no direct oil extraction, lower margins passed to consumers) Tesla Supercharger Network (for EV drivers — eliminates gas purchases entirely) Electrify America (EV charging alternative funded by VW settlement, broad national coverage) ChargePoint (publicly traded EV charging network, no fossil fuel extraction) Local electric cooperatives (for home energy — member-owned, often offer green energy options) Green Mountain Energy (100% renewable electricity provider, available in select states) Arcadia (community solar and renewable energy matching, available in most states) Community solar subscriptions (local solar farms that credit your utility bill — available in 20+ states) Co-op gas stations (local fuel cooperatives in rural and agricultural communities)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

I pledge to i will give chevron a one-star review on google maps at my local station easy

Leaving a public review at your nearest Chevron station signals consumer dissatisfaction and is visible to thousands of potential customers. It takes only minutes and requires no spending change.

I pledge to i will delete the chevron app from my phone easy

Removing the Chevron app reduces engagement with their digital loyalty ecosystem and signals disengagement from their consumer data pipeline. It is quick, free, and immediately impactful.

I pledge to i will cancel my chevron techron advantage credit card medium

Closing a co-branded Chevron credit card removes a recurring financial relationship that drives loyalty spending at Chevron stations. This directly reduces Chevron's consumer revenue and loyalty program metrics.

I pledge to i will switch my regular fuel purchases to a non-chevron station for the next 30 days medium

Choosing a competitor station for all fill-ups over a month directly reduces Chevron's retail fuel revenue. Even a modest shift in consumer spending across many participants creates measurable economic pressure.

I pledge to i will stop purchasing chevron-branded motor oil and lubricants and switch to an alternative brand medium

Chevron sells consumer lubricants and motor oil (including the Havoline brand) through retail auto stores. Switching to a competitor brand withdraws spending from a profitable consumer product line.

I pledge to i will permanently stop filling up at chevron or texaco stations and switch to an alternative fuel provider hard

Making a long-term commitment to avoid all Chevron and Texaco-branded stations is the most direct and sustained form of consumer economic pressure available against Chevron's retail fuel business. Over time, this represents hundreds of dollars in redirected spending.

Objective

Test for PFAS in biosolids fertilizer

Targets

Synagro Technologies (Liberty Compost (CA), New England Fertilizer Company (NEFCO)

Synagro is the largest recycler of biosolids in the United States, processing and distributing sewage sludge as fertilizer to agricultural lands across the country. Users of biosolids demand PFAS testing.

Why this is a target

Synagro is the primary actor in the biosolids-as-fertilizer supply chain and has municipal contracts that are financed by taxpayer dollars. While primarily B2B, Synagro's parent company Clean Harbors has consumer-facing environmental services. Targeting Synagro through municipalities and public pressure campaigns is highly viable.

Alternatives

Denali Water Solutions (biosolids management with growing focus on transparency and testing) Veolia North America – Water Division (large environmental services firm with published sustainability commitments and third-party audits) Jacobs Engineering / Black & Veatch (engineering firms offering biosolids treatment design with documented environmental compliance programs) Local municipal composting programs (city/county-run organic waste programs that may use safer processing methods and are publicly accountable) Clean Earth Capital (focuses on beneficial reuse with environmental compliance emphasis) Organix Recycling (regional biosolids and organics recycler with transparency reporting) Biocycle-affiliated composters (member organizations of BioCycle network often adhere to higher voluntary standards) US Composting Council certified facilities (look up USCC-certified local compost producers who voluntarily test for contaminants)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

I pledge to leave a critical review on synagro's google business profile easy

Public reviews affect Synagro's reputation with municipalities and institutional clients who research vendors online. A detailed, factual review about your concerns with their biosolids practices can influence procurement decisions.

I pledge to switch to a non-synagro biosolids or compost supplier for your farm or landscaping operation medium

Synagro supplies treated biosolids and compost products to agricultural and landscaping customers. Sourcing these inputs from a competitor removes direct revenue and signals market dissatisfaction.

I pledge to cancel or decline a municipal composting program serviced by synagro medium

Some municipalities contract Synagro to manage residential organic waste programs. Opting out of participation reduces the throughput metrics Synagro uses to justify and renew those contracts.

I pledge to stop purchasing synagro-branded or affiliated compost and soil amendment products at retail medium

Synagro markets finished compost and biosolids-derived soil products under various brand names at retail garden centers. Switching to alternative compost brands removes consumer revenue and weakens their retail distribution case.

I pledge to remove synagro from your company's approved vendor list medium

If you work in facilities management, agriculture, or municipal contracting, removing Synagro as an approved vendor directly cuts into their B2B revenue pipeline. This is one of the most direct economic actions an individual professional can take.

I pledge to terminate a municipal or commercial waste processing contract with synagro hard

For decision-makers at municipalities, utilities, or commercial facilities, ending or not renewing a biosolids processing contract is the highest-impact action available. Synagro's core revenue depends on long-term service contracts with institutional clients.

Objective

Protect Rivers and Lakes

Targets

Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods is one of the largest meat processing companies in the United States, selling chicken, beef, and pork products under the Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, and other consumer brands. Its products are found in virtually every U.S. grocery store.

Why this is a target

Tyson is one of the most recognizable meat brands in the U.S. with direct consumer sales at grocery stores nationwide. Consumers can switch to competing brands or reduce meat consumption. The water pollution record is well-documented, and the company has faced multiple legal actions.

Alternatives

Applegate Farms (B Corp certified, no antibiotics, humane animal practices) Niman Ranch (humanely raised, sustainable family farms, no antibiotics) Bell & Evans (air-chilled chicken, certified humane, no antibiotics) Diestel Turkey Ranch (heritage breeds, certified humane, sustainable practices) Beyond Meat (plant-based, significantly lower water and land use) Impossible Foods (plant-based protein, strong environmental mission) Tofurky (independent, B Corp certified, plant-based options) Field Roast (plant-based meats, lower environmental footprint) Local farmers markets and CSA programs (direct-to-consumer, reduces industrial runoff) Local butchers sourcing from regional sustainable farms Farmer Direct Foods (farmer-owned cooperative, transparent sourcing) Organic Valley (farmer-owned cooperative, certified organic, strong environmental standards) White Oak Pastures (regenerative agriculture, no industrial runoff practices)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

I pledge to i will leave a one-star review of tyson foods products on grocery retailer websites easy

Public reviews influence purchasing decisions and are visible to both consumers and retailers. Negative review volume signals declining consumer sentiment and can impact product placement and sales.

I pledge to i will stop buying tyson-branded chicken, beef, and pork products for 30 days medium

Tyson Foods' core retail revenue comes from branded meat products sold in grocery stores. A 30-day pause directly reduces their consumer revenue and signals demand decline to retailers who track sell-through rates.

I pledge to i will switch from tyson-owned brands to a competitor brand for all poultry purchases medium

Tyson controls brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, and State Fair. Permanently switching to competitors like Perdue, Foster Farms, or store-brand alternatives removes recurring revenue from their brand portfolio.

I pledge to i will stop buying jimmy dean, ball park, and hillshire farm products medium

These sub-brands represent significant processed meat revenue for Tyson Foods. Withdrawing from these product lines across multiple categories amplifies economic pressure beyond just the core Tyson chicken brand.

I pledge to i will ask my local grocery store to stock non-tyson meat alternatives and tell them why medium

Retailers respond to shopper requests and use purchasing data to make stocking decisions. Visible consumer preference for alternatives signals to store buyers that Tyson shelf space could be reduced.

I pledge to i will permanently eliminate all tyson foods-owned brands from my household grocery purchases hard

A permanent, whole-household boycott covering all Tyson-owned brands — including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, Aidells, and State Fair — delivers sustained revenue loss and sends the strongest possible consumer signal.

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